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JELLY DONUTS Yields: Approximately 26 donuts

Ingredients
* 5 very full cups all-purpose flour (800 grams)
* 2 tbsp yeast (24 grams)
* 1 large egg
* 1/2 cup sugar (110 grams)
* 1 stick margarine or butter (1/2 cup or 113 grams)(I use margarine to keep it dairy-free, but butter works too)
* Pinch of salt
* 1 tbsp vanilla extract (15 milliliters)
* About 1 plus 3/4 cup of water
Additional Ingredients
* About 6 cups Canola oil (for frying)
* Red raspberry preserves (for filling)
* Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Equipment
* Mixer (optional)
* Piping bags
* Thermometer
* Parchment paper, cut into 3x3-inch squares
: DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare the Dough:Place all ingredients and 1/2 the water, into the mixer bowl. You can also mix by hand if preferred.
* Start kneading on low speed while slowly adding the remaining water.
* Increase to medium speed and continue kneading until the dough comes together and is moist, not dry.
* Knead for 10-12 minutes in the mixer (or 15 minutes by hand).
* Lightly oil your hands, remove the dough, and form it into a smooth ball.
2. First Proof:Return the dough ball to the bowl, drizzle with a little oil, and rub to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let the dough proof for about 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the Donuts:
* After proofing, punch down the dough to release air.
* Divide the dough into 65 gram portions and roll each into a smooth ball.
* Place each ball on a 3x3-inch parchment paper square.
* Cover the balls and let them proof for another 20 minutes.
4. Fry the Donuts:
* Heat canola oil in a large pan to 365°F (185°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the correct temperature.
* Carefully place each donut, along with its parchment square, into the hot oil. The parchment will slide off and can be removed with tongs.
* Fry until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and fry the other side until golden.
* Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel or cooling rack to drain excess oil.
5. Fill and Finish:
* Use a sharp paring knife to create a small hole in the side of each donut.
* Fill a piping bag with raspberry preserves and inject the jelly into each donut.
* Dust the tops generously with powdered sugar.
Enjoy these sufganiyot warm and fresh!
Happy Hanukkah! 🕎✡️